Washougal fighter primed for heavyweight title shot

Washougal mixed martial artist Chris De La Rocha fights for his first professional heavyweight championship Saturday, at the Clark County Event Center, in Ridgefield.

The 6-foot, 4-inch, 250 pound, Washington State Department of Corrections officer challenges Matt Kovacs, of Everett, in the main event of Prime Fighting 5. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Fights start at 6 p.m. Tickets are $40 to $70.